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Coffee & Connection
2/24/2026
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Leading with Intention: Integrating Contemporary Leadership Theories
3/9/2026
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Understanding the Complexities of Leadership Program Funding
3/16/2026
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Contemporary Adult Learning Theories in Practice
3/23/2026
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Advanced Facilitation Techniques: Guiding Courageous Conversations Toward Action
3/30/2026
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Managing Boards, Volunteers, and Alumni for Long-Term Sustainability
4/6/2026
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Navigating and Managing Conflict: Brain Science, Polarities, and Trust-Building Conversations
4/13/2026
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The Power of Story: Communicating Impact and Transformation
4/20/2026
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Coffee & Connection
4/23/2026
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Human-Centered Leadership: Valuing Voices, Bridging Perspectives, Strengthening Communities
4/27/2026
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2026 ALP National Conference
7/13/2026 - 7/16/2026

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Coffee & Connection
8/11/2026
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Coffee & Connection
11/9/2026
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Certified Community Leadership Practitioner | 2026 CORE Training Course
3/2/2026
The Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) certification is designed to enhance individual performance, elevate professional standards, and recognize the Association, Chamber of Commerce, and other nonprofit professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of program development in a leadership organization.

Candidates must complete 16 hours of CORE training before proceeding to the Signature Series coursework.  The CORE training will be offered virtually over five separate days. Participants must attend each of the following sessions in full:   
  • Monday, January 26, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET
  • Monday, February 2, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET
  • Monday, February 9, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET
  • Monday, March 2, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET
The CORE training will include five modules:
  • Program Scope
  • Program Specifics
  • Program Strategies
  • Program Systems
  • Program Sustainability

The same ZOOM link will be used for all sessions and shared the week prior to the first session. 

Pacesetters
3/2/2026
A Pacesetter Membership is a select level of membership specially designed for ALP members who are the most progressive...those who serve as the models and exemplars of the industry. A Pacesetter is someone who thinks two steps ahead, not where we are today but where we should be in the future.

Pacesetters gather virtually every month to level up their conversations and challenge their colleagues from across the nation. For more information, click here.
Youth Programs Affinity Group
3/3/2026
A key ALP member benefit is connecting virtually with other members via Affinity Groups on a specific topic of interest.  
 
An ALP member/champion facilitates these ongoing, intact groups. Members of the group share and gain ideas, insights, best practices, inspiration, and more.  

The zoom link for each affinity group is only shared with members who have opted-in to specific groups. To sign up for an affinity group, click here. 

For members who are signed up for Affinity Groups, you can access the Zoom link through the "projects/committees" drop-down after logging into the ALP website.
Leading with Intention: Integrating Contemporary Leadership Theories
3/9/2026
This session explores how modern leadership theories can be intentionally integrated into community leadership program design, participant experiences, and personal leadership development. Participants will examine how frameworks such as Situational Leadership, Servant Leadership, and Strengths-Based Leadership can shape curriculum, strengthen participant growth, and foster purpose-driven leadership in complex community environments.

Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
  • Embed contemporary leadership theories into program curriculum and structure
  • Design experiential learning opportunities that reinforce leadership concepts
  • Support participants in applying leadership models to civic and professional roles
  • Foster self-awareness, adaptability, and purpose-driven leadership through theory-informed practice

Presenters:
Jessie Baginski, Ph.D., CCLP
Tammy White, CCLP, Leadership Knoxville
Julie Rennecker, Ph. D., Syzgy Team Solutions, author of The Strengths Paradox

​This course is included in ALP's Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) designation curriculum but is open to anyone eager to deepen their leadership knowledge, regardless of whether they are pursuing the CCLP designation.
Chamber Based Programs Affinity Group
3/9/2026
A key ALP member benefit is connecting virtually with other members via Affinity Groups on a specific topic of interest.  
 
An ALP member/champion facilitates these ongoing, intact groups. Members of the group share and gain ideas, insights, best practices, inspiration, and more.  

The zoom link for each affinity group is only shared with members who have opted-in to specific groups. To sign up for an affinity group, click here. 
Understanding the Complexities of Leadership Program Funding
3/16/2026
This workshop builds confidence and clarity around the financial realities of sustaining leadership programs. Participants will explore funding structures, financial storytelling, revenue and expense analysis, and the role of transparency in building trust with stakeholders, donors, and partners.
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Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
  • Conduct a practical audit of revenue streams and expenses
  • Communicate financial realities clearly and confidently to stakeholders
  • Use financial data as a storytelling tool to demonstrate impact
  • Strengthen grant development and funder relationship practices
  • Connect funding strategies to long-term sustainability and mission alignment
This course is included in ALP's Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) designation curriculum but is open to anyone eager to deepen their leadership knowledge, regardless of whether they are pursuing the CCLP designation.
Alumni Engagement Affinity Group
3/17/2026
A key ALP member benefit is connecting virtually with other members via Affinity Groups on a specific topic of interest.  
 
An ALP member/champion facilitates these ongoing, intact groups. Members of the group share and gain ideas, insights, best practices, inspiration, and more.  

The zoom link for each affinity group is only shared with members who have opted-in to specific groups. To sign up for an affinity group, click here. 

For members who are signed up for Affinity Groups, you can access the Zoom link through the "projects/committees" drop-down after logging into the ALP website.
Contemporary Adult Learning Theories in Practice
3/23/2026
Delivered by experts from the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development at the University of Georgia

Grounded in contemporary adult learning research, this session helps participants design meaningful learning experiences that foster reflection, skill development, and sustained behavior change. The workshop connects theory to practice through experiential, transformational, and learner-centered approaches that strengthen leadership development outcomes.

Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
  • Apply key adult learning theories to leadership program design
  • Create learner-centered environments that support engagement and relevance
  • Integrate experiential and transformational learning techniques into program delivery
  • Strengthen participant learning outcomes and long-term impact
  • Connect leadership learning to real-world community application
Presenters:
Emily Saunders, Ph.D., J.W. Fanning Leadership Institute, University of Georgia
Brendon Leahy, Ph.D., J.W. Fanning Leadership Institute, University of Georgia

This course is included in ALP's Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) designation curriculum but is open to anyone eager to deepen their leadership knowledge, regardless of whether they are pursuing the CCLP designation.
Advanced Facilitation Techniques: Guiding Courageous Conversations Toward Action
3/30/2026
Designed for experienced facilitators, this session focuses on leading high-stakes, emotionally charged conversations in leadership settings. Participants will develop the skills needed to manage tension, balance participation, and guide groups from dialogue to shared understanding and action.
Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:
  • Facilitate high-stakes conversations with confidence and composure
  • Redirect unproductive dialogue into constructive engagement
  • Balance participation and manage dominant or disengaged personalities
  • Ask powerful questions that deepen reflection and encourage solutions
  • Help groups move from emotion and advocacy to collaboration and action
  • Create environments of trust, accountability, and shared ownership
Presenters:
Griff Hall, Griff Strategic Leadership
John Cherry, CCLP, Leadership Knoxville

This course is included in ALP's Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) designation curriculum but is open to anyone eager to deepen their leadership knowledge, regardless of whether they are pursuing the CCLP designation.